"Magic is intrinsically one of the most important parts of any fantasy novel. Whether it’s spell-slinging sorcerers upending reality with a few words or studious mages quietly changing fate with words from an ancient tome, delivering a satisfying magic system can be make-or-break for a fantasy book series."
https://screenrant.com/best-fantasy-book-magic-systems/
"The marquees for all 41 Broadway theatres will be dimmed simultaneously at 6:45 PM ET for one minute September 8 to honor late artists and industry members Tim Curry, Clive Davis, Gina Ferrall, Josh Grisetti, Jeff Hamlin, Glen Hansard, Louise Lasser, Anna Louizos, Seth Marquette, Dolly Parton, Anne Russell, James Walsh, and Harold Wheeler."
https://playbill.com/article/broadway-marquees-will-dim-for-dolly-parton-tim-curry-josh-grisetti-anna-louizos-harold-wheeler-more
"It’s official: Paramount+ has renewed MobLand for a third season ahead of crime drama’s Season 2 premiere on Sept. 18."
https://deadline.com/2026/09/mobland-renewed-season-3-tom-hardy-mirren-brosnan-1237066505/
"Alex Kingston, Iain Glen and Sean Pertwee are among the British acting royalty cast opposite Ray Winstone in Prime Video‘s upcoming comedy-action series Danger Money."
https://deadline.com/2026/09/danger-money-casting-alex-kingston-iain-glen-sean-pertwee-1237064045/
"The hit detective series, Bookish, is back on our screens with its anticipated second season – and it's perfect for fans of classic murder mysteries and Agatha Christie stories."
https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/921035/excellent-period-drama-bookish-perfect-for-agatha-christie-fans/
"Anne Hathaway will star opposite Tom Cruise in the next chapter of “Days of Thunder,” Variety has learned exclusively."
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/anne-hathaway-tom-cruise-days-of-thunder-sequel-1236839347/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4
"On Sunday, the 2026 Hugo Awards were presented at LAcon V, the 84th World Science Fiction Convention."
https://reactormag.com/2026-hugo-awards-winners/
"Post-apocalyptic films, despite the global scale of their premise, work best as introspective reflections on humanity, exploring all the strengths and flaws that come with the mortal experience."
https://collider.com/z-for-zachariah-margot-robbie-chris-pine-chiwetel-ejiofor/
"This week, the world mourns the loss of beloved country music icon, actress, and philanthropist Dolly Parton. She was 80 years old."
https://ew.com/dolly-parton-and-carl-dean-inside-their-60-year-love-story-12068031?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25714447-20260829&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=082926&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2
"Does extraterrestrial life exist? Well, the universe is impossibly vast and the great majority of it is unexplored, so the odds are good. But we have yet to actually see any proof."
https://www.makeuseof.com/6-sci-fi-novels-first-contact-3-body-problem-lovecraft/
"Ellen Pompeo is putting on her scrubs again, as the Grey's Anatomy favourite has been cast as another medical professional in a brand-new drama."
https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/not-a-sound-ellen-pompeo-newsupdate/
"Studiocanal has launched Studiocanal Classics, a new worldwide catalogue label, drawing on a library of more than 18,000 titles the company describes as the largest outside the U.S."
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/terminator-2-manhunter-jacques-tati-studiocanal-classics-1236844897/
"Dolly Parton’s final public appearance came two months before her Aug. 25 death."
https://ew.com/dolly-parton-made-final-appearance-2-months-before-death-12067929?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25608935-20260825&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=082526&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2
"Just as Andy Weir's original "Project Hail Mary" novel took the world by storm upon its publication in 2021 (becoming a Hugo Award finalist and appearing on the New York Times' best-sellers list for more than a year), the film adaptation of his book remains one of the biggest cinematic success stories of 2026."
Read More: https://www.slashfilm.com/2242826/best-non-sci-fi-books-like-project-hail-mary-andy-weir/
"Agatha Christie remains the Queen of Crime, and many of her popular novels are still getting movie and TV adaptations decades later."
https://www.cbr.com/bbc-britbox-agatha-christies-hercule-first-poirot-case-confirmed/
"Andy Weir is back in space!"
https://people.com/project-hail-mary-andy-weir-sci-fi-audiobook-starring-anthony-mackie-and-john-leguizamo-12067639
"Every week, ScreenCrush gives you what you need to know about the week’s best new streaming TV shows."
Read More: The Best New Shows on TV and Streaming This Week | https://screencrush.com/new-tv-streaming-this-week-082426/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Monday%20-%20Reel%20Time&utm_id=01M0TTBGE5TCBZPCHGX30GJX1J&utm_term=campaign&utm_content=Read%20More&_kx=PiTwW_Mn2xeU4iUqxw4dzS-BSF7KwCahklHA9uPTBCg.WhwnvV&utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral
"Most readers may know Nugh Howley from his novels "Wool," "Shift," and "Dust," which have collectively been adapted into the hit sci-fi Apple TV series "Silo," currently in its third season."
Read More: https://www.slashfilm.com/2240493/silo-hugh-howey-beacon-23-sci-fi-series/
"On August 20, National Radio Day recognizes the great invention of the radio."
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-radio-day-august-20
"Alan Ritchson first appeared as Aquaman on Smallville, and now he's one of the biggest action stars in the world."
https://movieweb.com/playdate-streaming-hit-prime-video-august-2026/
"D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event brought a lot of surprises and first looks of what the entertainment company is preparing in the following months and years."
https://deadline.com/lists/everything-announced-d23-2026-disney-fan-event/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4
"If you’re looking for the best fantasy books to curl up with as the weather gets colder, this Fall is going to make choosing what to read next unusually difficult."
https://www.womansworld.com/entertainment/books/best-fantasy-books-of-fall-2026-from-yarros-maas-sanderson-more
"A novel about rewilding and climate activism in Britain has been named this year’s winner of the Arthur C Clarke award for science fiction."
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/aug/12/ej-swift-wins-the-2026-arthur-c-clarke-award-for-science-fiction
"Being prolific has not really proven to be a problem for Brandon Sanderson."
https://www.womansworld.com/entertainment/books/brandon-sanderson-new-novel-what-to-know-about-fires-of-december
"Project Hail Mary has officially made the jump from the big screen to home viewing."
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/project-hail-mary-arrives-blu-173653452.html
"Every week, ScreenCrush gives you what you need to know about the week’s best new streaming TV shows. If you’re in the market for a new series to stream, or you need a last-minute binge, or you are just trying to keep tabs on the latest seasons of old favorites, we have got you covered."
Read More: The Best New Shows on TV and Streaming This Week | https://screencrush.com/new-tv-streaming-this-week-081726/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Monday%20-%20Reel%20Time&utm_id=01M08QVSHD3Z1E5Y2T9DRZ0R8F&utm_term=campaign&utm_content=The%20Best%20New%20Shows%20on%20TV%20and%20Streaming%20This%20Week&_kx=PiTwW_Mn2xeU4iUqxw4dzS-BSF7KwCahklHA9uPTBCg.WhwnvV&utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral
"Science fiction is easily one of the most popular genres for both movies and television but when it comes to where sci-fi stories truly shine, that would be the small screen."
https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/feature/the-best-sci-fi-series-youre-not-watching-is-back-and-its-perfect-for-stargate-fans/
"Cyberpunk sci-fi was born in the 1980s, and these are the seven best books in the genre to come out of the decade."
https://screenrant.com/best-1980s-cyberpunk-sci-fi-books/
"Considered one of the most popular sub-genres of fantasy literature, high fantasy remains at the forefront with its vast world-building, moral conflicts, and deep mythologies."
https://www.cbr.com/greatest-high-fantasy-book-trilogies-list/
"Studios rarely break real news in their earnings paperwork, though Warner Bros."
https://movieweb.com/jim-carrey-jetsons-live-action-movie-confirmed/
"The sci-fi space opera genre is expansive with plenty of hidden gems that haven't received the attention they deserve, and these eight obscure books you've probably never heard of are your perfect next read."
https://screenrant.com/best-space-opera-sci-fi-unknown/
"Movies give viewers a chance to escape our world and reality, venturing to a newfound place."
https://collider.com/sci-fi-movies-make-you-see-world-differently/
"Valeria Luiselli is an acclaimed writer of both fiction and nonfiction."
https://interlocutorinterviews.com/valeria-luiselli-interview-beginning-middle-end-knopf-penguin-random-house/
"Summer is still in full swing and it’s hot, but it’s not as hot as this month’s selection of new science fiction and fantasy books!"
https://bookriot.com/new-sci-fi-and-fantasy-books-august-2026/
"Ludwig fans will be delighted to know that the BBC series, which comes out on BritBox in the United States, has already been renewed for Season 3."
https://www.tvinsider.com/1279933/ludwig-season-3-britbox-david-mitchell/?utm_source=TV+Insider%3A+Breaking+News&utm_campaign=a030dd571c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_08_06_06_51&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_170fcbb83f-a030dd571c-578815405
"Science fiction is one of the most popular genres of fiction in all media, most notably in novels."
https://collider.com/sci-fi-books-perfect-cover-to-cover/
"Movies give viewers a chance to escape our world and reality, venturing to a newfound place."
https://collider.com/sci-fi-movies-make-you-see-world-differently/
"While The Expanse began life on the Syfy network, it was cancelled after three seasons and eventually picked up by Prime Video for three more seasons before its finale."
https://collider.com/the-expanse-epic-sci-fi-game-of-thrones-stargate/
"The 2026 TV calendar has proven fruitful."
https://collider.com/best-sci-fi-shows-2026-ranked/
"The sci-fi space opera genre is expansive with plenty of hidden gems that haven't received the attention they deserve, and these eight obscure books you've probably never heard of are your perfect next read."
https://screenrant.com/best-space-opera-sci-fi-unknown/
"Henry Winkler says the Happy Days set was totally ego-free — except for one guest star who didn’t get the memo."
https://ew.com/henry-winkler-happy-days-actor-let-fame-go-to-his-head-12032317?tag=latestcatalog_ewk&hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25093441-20260802&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=080226&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2
"Emily Wilson is walking back some of her criticisms of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey after experiencing quite the journey of her own with social media backlash."
https://ew.com/the-odyssey-translator-emily-wilson-says-christopher-nolan-should-be-ashamed-of-his-abysmal-script-12028011
"With a total of 67 novels and novellas, not including his nonfiction works and roughly 200 short stories, Stephen King can be an intimidating author to approach."
https://collider.com/stephen-king-essential-books/
